JP1 Remotes

I got an Atlas 4 remote with the HDTV Cable box. It looks exactly as the picture under the LAYOU tab in RM.
The RDF available in the zip file is for one using a S3C80 processor chip. I opened mine up and there is the SST65P542R installed and no EEPROM.
Also there is the following number silkscreened on the PCB: On the Remote is Adelphia silk screened, with a Time Warner sticker on top of it.
Some where i saw that 65P542 based Remotes use a JP1.1 cable, so I build one and can communicate with the Remote.
After downloading with IR 7.15, in the RAW tab it shows a Signature of CS400102.
It looks like I have to create a new RDF file for this Remote, but have not the slightest clue of where to begin.

I searched all over this forum to find information on that particular Remote or how to create the RDF file, but could not find enough information to get going.

There is terrific information here, initially I did have some problems with my JP1.1 cable, but with all the knowledge contributed by you folks, I was able to get that straighten out (had a broken wire within the cable itself).

Ultimately I'd like to control my TV, Cable box, DVD and Surround sound with this one Remote.

TV: Sony KDL-40S4100
DVD: Sony DVP-NS57P
Cable: Motorola DCT3416 (same as DCT3412, but with large Hard drive)
Sound: Pioneer VSP-555 (lost that remote years ago.. )

But I think first I have to overcome the RDF issue and then move on learning on how to create an upgrade to make it happen.
Then I have to write a manual for the wife....

thank you all

Pete

It's an interative process.

You start with a "virgin" download, (save it, you're going to need it later) Set the advanced feature in IR to keep a baseline.

now, go to the remote, define some macros, remember what they are. Then download, see what changed, decode the macros and the values for the keys. That's the first step.

The JP1x test program from Tommy will give you some other clues about where things are in the remote. you'll need those as well.

Since it's a JP1.1, you should start with a similar JP1.1 RDF since there will be many things the same.


But all in all, when it comes time to get to the the things like the digit tables, the protocol list and the keymaps for each device, you're going to need the help of an expert.

Any chance your cable company uses more than the JP1.1 remotes and if you take it back and tell them that it's not working you'll get the JP1.2 or JP1.3 version that is already supported? I know that Comcast DVR remotes are somewhat of a hit-and-miss proposition.

When a remote isn't identified in the released RDF's try looking at the new RDF's.

The Atlas XL has an RDF located
here.